Natosapi –Old Sun Community College
Empowering a nation through education.
About Natosapi
With a narrative spanning over a century, Old Sun has served as a center for instruction on the Siksika Nation. Established in the late 1800s, it was named for the respected Chief Naato’saapi, a Siksika medicine man, leader, and warrior. The College initially functioned as an Indian Residential School for a time.
Today, Natosapi – Old Sun Community College stands as a First Nation Board-governed, non-profit institution, proudly serving the Siksika Nation. We don’t just offer education; we cultivate a future.
To provide quality, culturally relevant, lifelong learning opportunities designed to meet the unique needs of the Siksika Nation and all adult learners, all while powerfully preserving and celebrating the Siksika Way of Life.
More Than a College
This is more than a college; it’s a community built on enduring values:
Family
We prioritize your emotional well-being by strengthening family units and reintroducing the profound values of the traditional Blackfoot clan system. Your success is rooted in community.
Integrity
Experience a natural learning environment where values, knowledge, skills, and attitudes are guided by core Siksika practices for lifelong growth. Build a foundation you can trust.
Respect
Witness and embody respect in every interaction, a fundamental aspect of Siksika communication and traditional teachings, essential for building meaningful relationships.
Our commitment to excellence is unwavering. The OSCC Adult Education Program adheres to rigorous guidelines from Alberta Education, our own robust academic policies, and esteemed Indigenous accreditation bodies including Turtle Lodge Treaty, NIAB, WINHEC, WIPCE, and NAIHIL. This ensures your education is recognized and respected across the board.
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Don’t just observe history; become a part of its future. Empower yourself through education that honors culture and builds your path forward. Explore our programs today and take the first step towards a brighter future with Natosapi – Old Sun Community College.
Find the Right Program
Natosapi offers high-quality, lifelong learning opportunities to our community, ensuring responsible use of educational, financial, and environmental resources. We provide a range of courses and programs, including those developed in-house and others transferable to post-secondary institutions.
Welcome From Our President
President Maria Big Snake shares what Natosapi – Old Sun Community College is about: a First Nation Board-governed, non-profit college that serves the Siksika Nation and all adult learners, with the Siksika Way of Life at the heart of everything we teach.
She walks through the programs offered on campus, from Adult Education Upgrading and Siksika Knowledge to degree programs in Indigenous Leadership and Management, Social Work and Nursing, and explains how the college operates as a community that supports students from their first class to graduation.
Maria Big Snake
President, Natosapi – Old Sun Community College
Your Future Starts Here
Natosapi is open to everyone, whether you’re a Siksika Nation member or from outside the community. Discover how to start your journey — including application steps, admission criteria, and funding options.
Natosapi Admission Information
Questions? admissions@oldsuncollege.ca